A Madrasa teacher was allegedly killed after an altercation with two hawkers turned violent in Delhi on Tuesday.

The teacher has been identified as Mohammad Owais (27) was thrashed by some hawkers in north Delhi after an argument broke out between them regarding the price of a headphone.

As per reports, two people have been already beenarrested while others are still on the run. Family members of the deceased havehowever, alleged that he was beaten by more than two people.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (North)Harendra Singh said, "Prima facie it is ascertained that the deceasedentered into a scuffle with one Lallan and his friend which ultimately led tohis death."

The locals and people were present during the incident claimed that Owais was buying a pair of headphones and while negotiating the price, an argument broke out which later grew and Lallan and Ayub both thrashed him.

It may be stated that "his body was sent for a post mortem examination and was later handed over to his family members for last rites,"